Each day the Church sets its direction. Decisions are made in varying degrees of light and darkness, I offer the Church the fullness of my light. I shine it brightly because only the Church can fully receive my light. Let me explain.

Only the Catholic Church holds me in the fullest esteem. It has proclaimed me as the Mother of God (Council of Ephesus). Special saints have exalted me in their writings. Many councils have defined my privileges. The Rosary is deeply embedded in Catholic life. With these great foundations the Church, more than any other institution can receive my light. Most important, I was there at the beginning, when the Spirit descended on Pentecost and brought forth the Church. I am the Mother of the Church.

In wanting to pour out my light upon all human history, I choose the Church as my instrument. I want the whole world to love the Church which alone brings this heavenly light.

As the world moves quickly into darkness, it will need the Church’s light more than ever before.

The Church, however, remains free, since it too, is guided by human persons. I offer the light. I increase the light. I multiply the light. But the Church must receive the light. This is where human persons must cooperate. How does heavenly light become also earthly light? Through the Church receiving the light fully. By a total openness to the light.

This openness itself is a gift from heaven. Human reason is not enough. Heaven’s light is never adequately received unless the heart is touched and filled with faith. These hearts must rejoice in my light. They must cherish my words. They must look forward to my continual guidance.

My words, my visitations, my apparitions are great sources of light which shine fully as they are fully received. Only faith, not reason, can see the importance of my gift and place it on the lampstand to give light to all in the Church.